Competitive Virginia races could play a critical role in the battle for Congress
Associated Press FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Democrat Eugene Vindman and Republican Derrick Anderson remained locked in a close contest early…
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Democrat Tim Kaine of Virginia fends off GOP challenger to win a 3rd term to the US Senate
Associated Press Tim Kaine has won reelection to his third term as the junior U.S. senator from Virginia. The Democrat defeated Republican challenger…
Continue ReadingHogan and Alsobrooks face off in Maryland race that could sway US Senate control
Associated Press ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is the most competitive Republican candidate in years in a U.S. Senate race…
Continue ReadingSilenced transgender state lawmaker Zooey Zephyr wins reelection in Montana
Associated Press HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana state Rep. Zooey Zephyr has won reelection in a race that will allow the transgender lawmaker to…
Continue ReadingRepublican Tim Sheehy defeats 3-term incumbent to flip Montana US Senate seat
Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Republican Tim Sheehy has defeated three-term Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Tester. The victory by the former…
Continue ReadingMontana Gov. Gianforte and Rep. Ryan Zinke win reelection as part of Republican sweep
Associated Press BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — Montana Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte has won a second term by defeating Democratic challenger Ryan Busse.…
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The top US House races in Oregon garnering national attention
Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — One of the most competitive U.S. House races in the country is playing out in Oregon, where the state’s…
Continue ReadingQataris decide whether to end limited voting for legislative seats in shadow of US election
Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Qatar is voting in a snap poll to decide whether to end its limited voting for legislative…
Continue ReadingIndonesian rescuers dig through volcanic ash after eruption kills 9 and destroys buildings
Associated Press MAUMERE, Indonesia (AP) — Rescue workers are sifting through smoldering debris and thick mud in search of survivors a day after a…
Continue ReadingA tiny village in India where Kamala Harris has ancestral roots is praying for her victory
Associated Press THULASENDRAPURAM, India (AP) — The temple reverberated with rhythmic Sanskrit and Tamil hymns, as a Hindu priest held a flame…
Continue ReadingMcBride and Whalen’s US House race sets the stage for a potentially historic outcome
Associated Press DOVER, Del. (AP) — Delaware voters are poised to make history as they pick the next occupant of Delaware’s lone seat in the U.S.…
Continue ReadingBarr wins reelection to Congress and now has his eye on possible committee chairmanship
Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. Andy Barr has won reelection to represent his Kentucky district. Next up is his…
Continue ReadingBlunt Rochester to become the first woman and first Black person to represent Delaware in US Senate
Associated Press DOVER, Del. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester will become the first woman and first Black person to represent Delaware in the…
Continue ReadingDemocrat Matt Meyer and Republican Michael Ramone square off in Delaware’s gubernatorial contest
Associated Press DOVER, Del. (AP) — Democrats are hoping to extend their decades-long hold on the Delaware governor’s office, while the…
Continue ReadingKentucky voters to decide fate of school choice ballot measure
Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky voters are set to deliver their verdict Tuesday on a key education issue. The question is whether…
Continue ReadingFlorida Republican Rick Scott wins a second term in the U.S. Senate
Associated Press NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — Republican U.S. Sen. Rick Scott easily won a second term against former Democratic U.S. Rep. Debbie…
Continue ReadingWyoming Republican John Barrasso wins third full term as US senator
Associated Press CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Republican John Barrasso has won reelection as Wyoming’s senior U.S. senator. Barrasso beat Scott Morrow,…
Continue ReadingFlorida ballot measures would legalize marijuana and protect abortion rights
Associated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Florida voters are deciding whether to protect abortion rights and legalize marijuana. These would be…
Continue ReadingStudent who wowed China in Alibaba math contest got help from teacher, organizers say
Associated Press Organizers of a Chinese math competition say a vocational school student who finished near the top in the first round was helped by…
Continue ReadingSaudi oil giant Aramco posts third-quarter profits of $27.5 billion, down 15% from a year earlier
Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabian oil giant Aramco has reported third-quarter profits of $27.5 billion, down about…
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